Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake
🍫 A moist, fudgy chocolate cake with a rich Coca-Cola glaze—old-school Southern decadence at its finest!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 cup Coca-Cola (not diet)
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½ cup vegetable oil
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1 stick (½ cup) butter
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3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 cups granulated sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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½ cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + ½ tbsp vinegar, let sit 5 mins)
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Coca-Cola Glaze:
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½ cup Coca-Cola
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¼ cup butter
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Optional:
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½ cup mini chocolate chips (fold into batter)
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Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
1. Make the Cake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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In a saucepan, combine Coca-Cola, oil, butter, and cocoa. Heat over medium until butter melts, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
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In a large bowl, whisk sugar, flour, and salt. Pour in the warm Coke mixture and stir until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla. Add to the batter and mix well (batter will be thin).
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Pour into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
2. Make the Glaze:
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While cake bakes, combine Coca-Cola, butter, and cocoa in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
3. Finish the Cake:
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Poke warm cake all over with a fork. Pour glaze evenly over the top.
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Let cool 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with ice cream for extra indulgence!
Tips for Success
🔹 Don’t overbake! The Coke keeps it ultra-moist—slightly underdone is better than dry.
🔹 No buttermilk? Use the milk + vinegar substitute listed above.
🔹 Storage: Cover and keep at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Why This Recipe Is Legendary
✅ Deep chocolate flavor with a hint of caramel from the Coke.
✅ Stays moist for days thanks to the soda and buttermilk.
✅ Easy one-bowl method—no fancy techniques needed!
A vintage Southern classic that never goes out of style! 🥤🍫✨
